Dansville-Wayland- Genesee Valley Penny Saver- 2-23-24

Spaghetti Dinner and Pie Auction

Saturday, March 9th • Noon-3pm

Adults, $10 • Children under 12, $4 • Eat in or take out

Pie Auction 12:15-2:45pm

Must have a dinner ticket to bid on pies.

West Sparta Fire Department

Corner of Red School Rd. & Kysorville-Byersville Rd.

For info contact Lisa, 585-315-2053

Tickets available from West Sparta Historical Society, West Sparta Methodist Church, West Sparta Town Hall, West Sparta Fire Department and at the door if not sold out. Make checks payable to West Sparta Old-Fashioned Day.

Enjoy dining out with kids

Offer plenty of praise: Always let children know when they are doing a great job and behaving well in a restaurant. Engage kids in conversation and keep them entertained. Boredom or attentionseeking behavior can make dining out with youngsters more difficult to manage.

A treat or a special reward (sticker or coloring book)can be offered to a child who behaves when dining out.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Butler

Bathroom

LAWN & LANDSCAPING

HARDSCAPE AND HOW TO USE IT

HOME IMPROVEMENTS, LLC

Remodeling&RepairService

LC

Upgrade Winter Special

Over25years’experience

Painting • Bathroom Upgrades • Floors Porch Rebuilds • Kitchen Upgrades

Mini Excavation services including site work and drainage tile

585-245-2323

All types of Interior Upgrades Jesus

"Quality Service at Reasonable Rates"

Think about the purpose. Hardscaping can look good but also serve key purposes. Pebbles or gravel can mitigate trouble areas that don’t grow grass or plant life well. Retaining walls hold back soil in yards with sharply inclined hills. Mulch can set perimeters around trees and shrubs, as well as planting beds. Fencing, another form of hardscaping, is essential for establishing property boundaries and adding privacy.

MASONRY & BASEMENT

PROTECTING YOUR HOME FROM BURGLARS

According to the FBI, nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the U.S. during November and December each year. And the reason for that should be as obvious as the beards on “Duck Dynasty’s” male stars’ faces: Those are the months when so many of us are either away from home -whether on vacation or getting together with loved ones -- or busy accumulating piles of shiny new gifts.

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Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls.

Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduceslippingonwetsurfacesin the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.

Use shoe trays to reduce puddling frommeltingsnoworrainrunoffin entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matteor textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot.

Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Canada?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What was the first animal to be cloned?

3. LITERATURE: In the children’s book series “The Bobbsey Twins,” what are the names of the two sets of twins?

4. CHEMISTRY: What is the symbol for the chemical element platinum?

5. MUSIC: What is the title of Elvis Presley’s first commercial single?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the first U.S. national park?

7. MEDICAL: What is a common name for xerosis?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is a sommelier?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to visit all 50 states?

10. HISTORY: What were the principal powers of the Axis in WWII?

10. Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan.

9. Richard Nixon.

8. Wine expert.

7. Dry skin.

6. Yellowstone National Park.

5. “That’s All Right.”

4. Pt.

3. Nan, Bert, Flossie and Freddie.

2. A sheep.

1. Ottawa.

Answers

Let

DID YOU KNOW?

loved one know it’s alright to say, “No.” Caregivers may want to give their loved one advice, but it’s important that they recognize recommendations, however wellintentioned they may be, may not always be welcome. That can create unnecessary tension between caregiver and patient. Let your loved one know they can decline suggestions, and always ask permission before giving advice.

A report published in the Lancet in 2012 suggests that a lack of exercise now causes as many deaths across the globe as smoking. A team of 33 researchers representing centers around the world contributed to the study. It was determined that about onethird of all adults are not getting enough physical activity to keep them healthy and to prevent the nearly 5.3 million deaths per year that can be linked to sedentary lifestyles. The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults get 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week, or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity. It’s also beneficial to do a combination of activities for exercise variety.

Sue DeBruyne, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology

RECOGNIZE AND AVOID YOUTH SPORTS INJURIES

Children benefit in various ways from their involvement in youth sports. Being part of a team fosters feelings of belonging, inspires collaborative play and strategy and can be an excellent form of exercise. Still, despite the benefits, parents often worry about the injury risk their children face on the playing fields.

Those fears are justified. A Safe Kids Worldwide survey of emergency room visits found that a young athlete visits a hospital emergency room for a sports-related injury more than a million times a year, or about every 25 seconds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 2.6 million children 0 to 19 years old are treated in the emergency department each year for sports- and recreation-related injuries.

Some of the more common injuries young children face have to do with the skeletal and muscular systems of the body. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons stresses that children’s bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments are still growing, making them more susceptible to injury. Fortunately, with some education, many youth-sport injuries can be prevented.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Keith Roach, M.D.

COVID Vaccines Do Not Increase the Risk of Cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for your opinion regarding the new COVID booster. I am not opposed to vaccinations, as I have had the initial two shots and one booster. About 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and have since had my prostate removed. My current PSA readings are undetectable, for which I’m grateful. I was also diagnosed with melanoma 12 months ago (along with multiple basil spots). Biopsy results showed that all were successfully removed and were within positive margins, for which I’m also grateful.

I want to get the new COVID booster for obvious reasons, but I’m reading that the boosters are creating cancer recurrence (including prostate cancer and melanoma) in some patients. Clearly, I don’t want either to return, but I also don’t want to get COVID. Can you help with my dilemma and offer a recommendation? -- T.I.

ANSWER: I have also heard people making that claim, but it isn’t supported by evidence. Both the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society agree that there is no evidence, nor a scientific reason, suggesting that COVID-19 vaccinations increase the risk of cancer growth, whether it was the first one or an additional one. (By the way, if you saw, like I did, the term “turbo cancer,” you can safely disregard the claim, since this isn’t a real entity. That’s fearmongering.)

The COVID vaccine, whether it’s an mRNA or a traditional vaccine (like the Novavax), is a very limited exposure of a critical protein in our immune system to help “teach” the immune system how to recognize a COVID infection. The vaccine provides pretty good protection against infections for a few months and excellent protection against severe infections (including hospitalization and death) for close to a year. Yearly vaccination seems like it might be reasonable, although public health experts have not decided on a longterm COVID vaccination plan.

People with cancer are particularly recommended to get vaccinated, since both cancer and its treatments may affect the immune system and make infections more serious. However, chemotherapy may affect the body’s ability to successfully react to the vaccine, so your oncologist can help you decide the optimal time to get the vaccine if you are undergoing chemo.

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Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu.

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Vunte s

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• - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Cloverbud Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-7. Inspire the next generation, call us today! 585-3433040 or genesee4h@cornell.edu

• - National Warplane Museum: We’re looking for Volunteers! All opportunities can be flexible to fit your schedule. Aircra /Hangar/ Motor Pool, Pilots, Tours, Grounds & Facility Maintenance, Gi Shop, Administration and our biggest event: AIRSHOW! If you enjoy aircra & history, contact us to learn more. Email john.peckham@ nationalwarplanemuseum.com

• - Pet Adoption Network (P.A.N.): Foster homes for rescued cats and kittens desperately needed. P.A.N. will provide needed supplies (bed, food, toys, litter); foster provides daily care and transportation to Sunday Open House (12-4pm). More details/apply at https://www. petadoptionnetwork.org/foster. Email: info@petadoptionnetwork.org or 585-338-9175

• Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department: Volunteers are needed to become active firefighters. Training is provided free and retirement benefits are available. Help with social activities is also needed. Please contact our Fire Chief Patrick McGrath at chief@lakevillevfd.org. Email chief@lakevillevfd.org

• Serenity House of Victor: Please share your time & talent providing end-of-life resident care, building and grounds maintenance, website/ media, or fundraising support. No experience necessary. Free training. Share your most valuable gi - YOURSELF at our two-bed comfort care home. Email: serenityhousevictor@gmail.com or call 585-729-7617

• Caledonia Library Association: We have lots of volunteer opportunities available for you. Join a committee, help at a fund raising event, teach a class, give a presentation. Join the association. Email glouise4605@yahoo.com

• Begin Again Horse Rescue: Work directly with our equine trainer with a weekly commitment. Also help is needed in the used tack shop on Saturdays. And there is always work to be done with outreach and fundraising. Email info@beginagainrescue.org

• Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County: 4-H Dog Club Leader - Plan monthly educational meetings for youth ages 5-18. Inspire the next generation, call us today! Email genesee4h@cornell. edu or call 585-343-3040

• Livingston Day Services: Looking for an individual looking to practice paper shredding skills by interning at non-profit on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Email angela.m.kennelly@opwdd. ny.gov

• Patrick Place Comfort Care Home: We are a 2-bedroom comfort care home providing 24/7 care to residents. We are in need of hands-on resident care volunteers; no experience required, all training will be provided! Call or email us today to learn more! directorpatrickplace@gmail.com

• UR Medicine Home Care: Deliver meals to our participants in Monroe County. Email julie_cunningham@urmc.rochester.edu or call 585-274-4385

LIVONIA

Cohocton Public Library

8 Maple Ave. • 585-384-5170

www.cohoctonlibrary.org

VeteranOnly-WarriorWednesday Dinner: March6,6pm-8pm. Veteranscomejoinusforour monthlyWarriorWednesdayDinner.Thismonthwewilldineat Fratelli’sinAvon.RSVPrequiredat www.livcovets.com.Spaceis limitedandwewillreachoutand confirmifwehavespaceforyouto attend.Wehopetoseeyouthere.

DANSVILLE

Hrs.: Mon., -Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-2pm

Dansville Public Library

200 Main St., Dansville, 585.335.6720

www.dansville.lib.ny.us

Hrs.: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-8pm; Fri. 10am-5pm; Sat. 9am-1pm

E.J. Cottrell Memorial Library

5 Beecher St., Atlanta, NY 585-534-5030

Hrs.: Mon., Tues. 10am-8pm; Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10am-5pm; Closed Sat., Sun.

Wayland Free Library

101 W. Naples St. • 585-728-5380 www.gunlockelibrary.org

Hrs.: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-6pm; Fri. 12pm-5pm; Sat. 10am-noon

Here’s what’s happening at your local library…

DansvilleSeniorNutritionProgramWeekofFebruary26-March1

Monday,2/26:ChickenFajitaw/ Veggies,CilantroRice,Zucchini, WholeWheatTortilla,FreshPear.

Tuesday,2/27:StuffedCabbage Casserole,MashedPotatoes, Broccoli,DinnerRoll,Chocolate ChipCookies,Juice.

Wednesday,2/28:MapleGlazed Pork,RedPotatoes,Carrots,Whole WheatBreadSlice,AppleCrisp.

Thursday,2/29:HoneyMustard Chicken,AuGratinPotatoes,BrusselsSprouts,WholeWheatBread Slice,MandarinOranges. SiteClosedFriday. (585)335-8130

HealthyLivingforYourBrain and Body- JoinusforthiseducationalpresentationbytheAlzheimer’sAssociation.February28, 11-12noon,DansvilleSeniorNutritionSite,5ChestnutAvenue, Dansville.

HEMLOCK

HikeHemlockLakeNorthwest Area - Hike&Explorethe Northwestsectionoftrailsalong HemlockLakeSundayFebruary25 from2-4PMwithSpringwaterTrails followedbyasocialget-togetherat theValleyInninHoneoye.Foradditionalinfo/directions/updatesvisit thewebsite:springwatertrails.org

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Take-outSpaghettiDinner at the UnitedMethodistChurchof Livonia,21SummerSt,Livoniaon Wednesday,March13,4:306:00PM(oruntilsoldout).Spaghetti,sauce,meatballs,undressed salad,andgarlicbread.Donations accepted.

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~ Ruth Stout

Pulled Pork and Variety Booth

Take Away Lunch

March 9th • Noon – till gone Heath Homestead

You become an expert by working hard. We’ve got fantastic museums, collections and antique shows. You can go and just start looking. That’s the great thing about knowledge. If you collect Doulton figures, you know about the rare ones. ~Judith Miller

Echo Valley AUCTIONS

5810 Goodale Rd., Canandaigua (585) 394-4722 • Open 8am-5pm; Closed Sun.

Now accepting quality consignments, please call.

Auctions now online!

Magic Maze

Medicare

On Medicare already? Turning 65 or disabled? Need a supplement? Understand “EPIC”?

Confused or have questions? Call or stop by to schedule an appointment.

Joyce Davies

170 Franklin St., Dansville, NY (585) 335-4750 38 years of

Level: Intermediate

DEHUMIDIFIER - older unit. Still works, coil still gets cold. You pick up. 585-748-1179

FLOWER BASKETS (14) - various size/colors. Clean, great condition. Maybe scouting/nursing/rehab center projects. Spencerport area. jeschneima@aol.com

FLOWER VASES (16) - various sizes/colors/shapes. Clean, great condition. Spencerport area. jeschneima@aol.com

Queen size 3” thick IHanherry MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS TOPPER with zip off cover. Excellent condition. Text only. 585-732-4511

Four Blizzak SNOW TIRES, 16” rims. From a 2008 Equinox. You pick up, Victor. 585-742-3291

CANOPY BED - single, white, mattress, box spring, comforter, and new pillows. joe.canny626@gmail.com

55” WOOD TV STAND. One foot needs to be reattached. Two glass doors/shelves. rmadier1@rochester.rr.com

BABY STROLLER, like new. ELECTRIC RECLINER. You pick up, Lima. 585-883-7387

COOCOO CLOCK, complete. Needs repair. If not home, leave a message. 585-599-3713

Family Handyman MAGAZINES, 2015-2021, 34 issues. Avon area. 585-226-3073

Large BOWLING TROPHY, in good condition and a large bag of CRAFT ITEMS Batavia. Please leave a message. 585-343-5957

BUNK BEDS - Wood. One frame needs repairs. Needs mattresses. Bkmccormick12@gmail.com

55” TV. Works fine. Flat screen, older model. No longer needed. Avon area. Bkmccormick12@gmail.com

For the person from Gates - ATTACHMENTS for the KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER, Heritage II, Model #2HD have been found. 585-334-2576

2 PATIO LOUNGE CHAIRS - metal frame. Color faded - red mesh material. 585-225-1852

TV – tube type, 19”. Working. Pick up, Canandaigua. No texting. 585-394-2901

GAS CLOTHS DRYER - White. 11 yrs. old. Works fine. Pickup only. ralph@rdurkee.com

Used QUANTUM WHEELCHAIR, heavy duty. Needs batteries. Old but in great condition. kskeswitzer@gmail.com

WATER SOFTENER ZEOLITE RESIN BEADS, 4.5 cu ft. in pails. Old Kleen Plus brand softener and iron filter for parts. 585-451-9678

Interfaith Center is taking BOOKS for a Book Sale. Please limit donations for pick up to Livingston and Southern Monroe County. Nancy 585-243-2114

Any LEGOS wanted. Call or email and ask for Alonzo. 585-734-3096 or Thestarwarsgeek816@gmail.com

Useable WOODEN CANOE PADDLES. 585-374-5768

17” STEEL WHEEL or comparable to go on a 2007 Dodge Charger and a CLOTHING RACK. 585-883-7387

Sturdy DINING ROOM TABLE for a senior citizen. 585-381-6546

AMBER LIGHT BAR, preferably a mini. Please call 585-447-0201

INSULATION. Foam board or rolled. Any R value. Decent condition. Also need PALLET WOOD or BARN WOOD. bsg1022@gmail.com

5’ METAL FENCE POSTS. Text 585-260-3506

MUSIC ALBUMS and 45s from the ‘60s - ‘80s.. Beatles, Eagles, etc. Call Bill 585-402-8870

BLANK CDs. CD-R or CD-RW. Also, used ELECTRIC HOYER LIFT for my wife with dementia. Call Bill 585-402-8870

BLAST HEATER/KEROSENE HEATER and an IRONING BOARD. 585-883-7387

YARN for crocheting. 585-964-2405

DISNEY DVDs. 585-698-0758

McDonald’s Happy Meal SQUISHMALLOWS – Michaela and Kevin. 585-503-7083

VINTAGE ELECTRONICS - Tubes, tube testers, stereo equipment, radios, amplifiers, microphones, Test equipment, speakers, records, Ham Radio, TVs, Music Amplifiers, Advertising. greg3151@ymail.com

ATV or DIRT BIKE for father son project. Running or not. Call or text Matt 315-576-1278

1000-piece JIGSAW PUZZLES and SEARCH WORD BOOKS. 585-415-8513

EGG CARTONS, HANGING FILE FOLDERS and an ADJUSTABLE BED FRAME for double or queen. joannewojc@rochester.rr.com

YARD FENCING for my backyard. Nunda. Call 585-447-0201

CANNING JARS – quart and pint. For senior citizen. Will pick up from Geneseo, Avon, and Livonia area. 585-519-3798

SANDBLASTING CABINET, COMPRESSOR, SUPPLIES, etc. to restore my old hand tools and get them working again. 585-330-3348

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Handicap Spaces

We would like to say thank you so much to the person at Dr. Aguirre’s Office who was so kind to trade Doctors with my husband. He has a lot of health issues and needed his regular Doc. We will pay it forward.

If you don’t have a legally issued handicap permit hanging on your mirror, DON’T park in ANY handicap space. Period! Simple as that! Those who feel they’re entitled or simply don’t care about others need to be ticketed!

Town Workers

Wing Woes in Western NY

Thank you to all the workers who put in the time and effort to keep our roads clean and safe when it’s snowing. Although we haven’t had much snow (yet) this year comparatively, the dedication is there and appreciated!

I left the PNW for [local region], lured by tales of legendary [chicken] wings. What a letdown! Here, in [location], I’ve faced nothing but one culinary catastrophe after another. [Other state]’s wings were a crispy, saucy revelation, but here, they’re as lackluster as a foggy day in Seattle. I’ve searched high and low in [local town], expecting each wing joint to redeem this city’s saucy honor. Instead, I’ve been met with wings that are to authentic [chicken] wings what instant coffee is to espresso— merely a shadow. They lack the crunch, the kick, the soul. The question nags at me: How can the home of the [chicken] wing serve up such pale imitations? I’m on a quest for that perfect bite, the one that transports me to wing nirvana, but alas, I find myself lost in a wilderness of wing disappointment. My plea is simple: Give me the fiery, the tangy, the transcendent wings I know exist somewhere in your midst.

Did You Work With Theodore J. Boccuzzi?

If you are a former employee of Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY between 1979 and 1998 please contact Mr. Boccuzzi’s attorney, Christopher Hersom, at: Belluck & Fox, LLP • 877-534-2503 (Toll Free Number)

Email: tcarini@belluckfox.com

Any information would be greatly appreciated. ank you.

I.W. Harper Cabernet Cask + 15 yr

Jefferson - 3 types

Widow Jane 10 yr, Lucky 13vaulted 15 yr

Angel’s Envy

Four Roses - 3 types

Michter’s

Bib & Tucker

Tommyrotter

Iron Smoke & Bottled in Bond

Bootlegger

Horse Soldier - 3 types

High West - 2 types

Basil Hayden 80°, Toasted, Red Wine Cask, Dark Rye & Malted Rye

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Rabbit Hole - 2 types

Old Forester - 6 types 1792 - 2 sizes

Blade and Bow

Larceny Sm Batch

Woodford

Woodford Double Oak

Woodinville

Knob Creek - 5 types

Bulleit - 4 types

George Dickel Bottled in Bond

George Dickel Cascade Hollow

George Dickel Barrel Select

Maker’s Mark

Maker’s Mark 46

Elijah Craig Sm Batch & Toasted

Jim Beam- 6 types

Jim Beam Black

Jim Beam Devil’s Cut

Old Grand Dad - 3 types

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HOURS: Mon- urs 10am-7pm Fri & Sat 10am-8pm

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Ezra Brooks McKenna 80°, 10 yr. Old Crow

Jesse James & Single Barrel

Ten High Kentucky Gentleman Early Times

Koval Bardstown - 3 types

Bird Dog ree Chord 81° & 15 yr

Belle Meade - 2 Types

Bower Hill Special Edition Milam & Greene 13 yr, unabridged Kentucky Owl

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Johnny Drum American Highway Reserve omas S Moore - 2 types

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Pure Kentucky Heaven’s Door & 3 pack gi set

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Wolf Moon

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Chicken Cock

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Wild Turkey Rare breed

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WAYLAND Liquor & Wines

Rt. 21, Wayland (Foodmart Plaza) • 585-728-5150

* On Feb. 28, 1993, in Waco, Texas, federal agents launch an unsuccessful raid against the Branch Davidian compound as part of an investigation into illegal possession of firearms and explosives by the Christian cult. On April 18, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno approved a tear-gas grenade assault on the compound. A fire erupted and at least 80 people died.

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All real estate advertised in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

Fair Housing Enforcement Project

Monroe County Legal Assistance Center 1 W. Main Street Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 325-2500 • www.lawny.org

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

NOW HERE’S A TIP

DIY Hand Pampering: Mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/5 cup milk, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey. Soak hands in mixture for 2 minutes, then rinse and dry hands.

active senior living

Here’s a Tip

* When putting in new plants, you can tear strips of tin foil, then use toothpicks or small stakes to pin them to the ground in your new garden. It will keep the cats out, and can even discourage birds.

* “My kids are long past wagon size, but their wagon isn’t done hauling yet. I put it to good use in the garden. I can park it in the shed stocked with all the things I might need. It’s very handy.” -- A.A. in Florida

* To sharpen a pair of worn scissors, try cutting through a piece of aluminum foil that is doubled or tripled over. Be sure to clean and dry scissors you use in the kitchen.

Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. (c) 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Hocus Focus

BY HENRY BOLTINOFF

Week 4

Break the boredom with our four week Cabin Fever Contest! Solve the puzzles each week and send them in for your chance to win a Cabin Fever Survival Kit No purchase required.

Hot drinks, like coffee or tea, provide a comforting warmth and can help to make the cold weather more bearable. Hot drinks are also often associated with cozy feelings, which can help to make us feel better on a chilly day. See if you can use the symbols to spell out these symbols to out these popular coffee flavors.

Beyond the Leesburg Stockade: The Resilience of Lulu Westbrook Griffin

BY SUZIE WELLS

Adapted from public information from the Livingston County Historian’s Office, Griffin’s forword in Memoirs of a Revolution Experience rough Poetry and Poems, and newspaper accounts at the time.

Lulu Griffin, born in Americus, Georgia in 1949 to John Mark Westbrook and Gertrude Lucille Johnson, was the youngest of nine children and was two years old when her father died. Her mother worked as a maid, a nurse, and served as a Pentecostal minister. Family life for the Westbrooks revolved around the Pentecostal Christian Church.

Lulu explains in her 2021 memoir that she was born into an America with people of color “struggling to live in a dominated white society” with “blatant signs of segregation” and Jim Crow laws, with “vestiges of colonial laws spurned from a slave mentality.” She says, “Frankly, we were socially unaccepted in every way and living as second-class citizens.”

Lulu says she was “surrounded by people with good moral values and strength despite all the hatred, bigotry, and segregation I was born into.” Love, faith, and wisdom passed down generation to generation, with“wholeneighborhoodsoffamilieslookingoutforothers’children.”

Conflict arose from white supremacy groups and separatists who condemned the poor, downtrodden, and darker skinned individuals. Violence was rampant, and Lulu describes the prevalence of violence and harassment toward people of color.

Lulu and her siblings became involved with the Student Nonviolence Coordinating Committee (SNCC). At 10, Lulu attended mass meetings of the SNCC and trained in nonviolence resistance during protest demonstrations. She learned freedom songs and carried placards. She o en participated in sit-ins, marches, and peaceful demonstrations to protest segregation.

In July 1963, at the age of 13, Lulu and other children from her church participated in a peaceful march from the Black part of town to the Martin eater. e Ku Klux Klan-dominated police force met them with fire hoses, police dogs, and night sticks. Lulu was swept into the street by the force of a fire hose and hit on the head by an officer with a club. Dozens of children were rounded up and packed into paddy wagons. Boys went to the Americus jail and 32 girls were transported twenty miles away to an abandoned Civil War era building known as the Leesburg Stockade.

In late August 1963, the chair of the SNCC received a tip of the girls’ location and sent photographer Danny Lyons to the site. His photographs reached President John F. Kennedy, who sent the National Guard to rescue the girls in early September. Lulu and the other girls were back in school within days, most so traumatized they tried to repress the ordeal.

Years later, Lulu recalls the experience as a “badge of honor – for standing for [her] Civil Rights, which [are] my inalienable rights.” However,sheadmitstheexperiencele hersotraumatizedandwracked with nightmares, earaches, and scars that she suffered nightmares for 27 years.

Lulu Griffin moved to Rochester in 1965 and attended East High School. She had twin boys, studied psychology at the University of Rochester and music at the Eastman School. In 1977, she married John Griffin of Rochester, and the couple moved to Springwater in the 1980s.

When photographer Danny Lyon’s book, Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement, came out in 1992 with a photograph of Lulu and the other girls, Lulu started to speak about her experience and started recording her memories. She has spoken at schools, universities, and community events across the region and across the country to tell her story of the Civil Rights movement.

In 1996, Griffin wrote a guide to teaching the civil rights movement, Freedom is Not Free: 45 Days in Leesburg Stockade, a Civil Rights Story She teamed with Travis Lewis to share her story as well as that of some other girls in the documentary, Lulu and the Girls of Americus, Georgia 1963, released in 2003. Lulu moved to Wayland and published Memoirs of a Revolution Experience rough Poetry and Poems.

Her story is one of resilience in the face of adversity, and the Leesburg Stockade girls don’t want their story forgotten. Humans can do better.

e girls were held in a single 20’ by 20’ concrete cell for 45 days with no running water, beds, blankets, bathrooms, or change of clothes. ey were deprived of medical care. eir daily meal was a half-raw hamburger. Bugs and critters joined them at night, and someone dropped a snake in the cell one night, Lulu recounts. eir families had no idea where they were, and Lulu says she cried daily, less because of her own experience but because she worried what her mother must feel in her absence.

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Griffin speaks at Brighton’s French Road Elementary School March 1, 2023

Leesburg girls (Griffin in center) – Photo credit Danny Lyon

Jane C. [Coleman] Fletcher February 18, 2024

Jane C. [Coleman] Fletcher, of Victor, passed away eacefully in her home on February 18, 2024. She is survived by and will be deeply missed by her husband of 50 years, Everett; sons, Jim, Dave (Diane) and Mark (Joyce); grandchildren: Ryan, Caitlin (Bryan) Cond, Audrey (Jason) Synakowski, and David; great-grandchild, Quinn; sisters, Ann and Debbie; brothers, Paul (Jody) and John Coleman; nieces and nephews,as well as her dear friend,Marie Bruno.She is predeceased by her sister, Claire.

Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandparent, and great-grandparent who found immense joy in the embrace of family and deep connection to her faith. Her vibrant spirit was ever complimented by an unwavering smile and kind word for all.

Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024, held at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services of Victor, Inc., 301 West Main Street.

In honor of Jane’s love of Golden Retrievers, donations may be made in her name to the foundation from where she adopted her beloved,Seamus: Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida, Inc., PO Box 1449, Goldenrod, FL 32733

Frances M. Colegrove

February 9, 2024

Dansville – Frances M.Colegrove,93 years of age, passed away Friday evening, February 9, 2024 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.

FranceswasbornNovember13,1930inBarnstead, NH, the daughter of John and Blanche (Locke) Golden. Frances was part of a very large family as she had 16 brothers and sisters. She grew up in New Hampshire and at 16 years old moved to Springwater. Frances and Dana Colegrove met and were married December 18, 1948 and together celebrated over 70 years of marriage prior to Dana passing away in 2019. ey resided in Springwater for many of their years together prior to moving to Dansville in 2002.After retirement Dana and Frances spent 6 months of the year in New York and the other 6 months in Davenport, FL at the Mouse Mountain Resort until 2019.

Many will remember Frances at the post office in Springwater. She began her career as a clerk and retired as the Post in 1985 with 35 years of service. Her hobbies were many! Frances was a coin collector; played Euchre, Bingo, Sequence and many other games; camping in the 1000 Islands at Grass Point State Park and Myrtle Beach at Oceans Lake.She loved to bake, especially Christmas cookies and fudge – many dozens to all her family; knitting, sewing and making homemade clothes for her kids was a special talent of hers; along with her wit and sarcasm that she often displayed to the delight of her family. Frances loved her “programs:” Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and, of course, her soap operas! Frances and Dana especially enjoyed going to the casino and

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trying their luck; Frances always seemed to be one of the “lucky” ones! She also enjoyed watching birds (especially Cardinals), and butterflies. However; it was her family that Frances loved most. Her husband, children, grandchildren and now her great-grandchildren. She loved them all, especially the “little ones!” Frances was the “Peacekeeper” and encouraged all to live by the “Golden Rule.”Her favorite song,“You Are My Sunshine,”that she would often sing to her children has been passed down from generation to generation.

Frances was predeceased by her parents, John and Blanche Golden; her in-laws,Ted and elma Colegrove; her husband, Dana Colegrove; her son, Steven Colegrove; her daughter and son-in-law, Candace and David Brownell; and many of her siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Paul) Welytok of Cohocton; her grandchildren, Courtney (Peter) Waldron of AL, Kelsey Clark (John Kaseman) of Rochester, Christian Colegrove (Janette Westman) of Rochester, Tyler (Megan) Colegrove of Dansville, Carina (Chris) Furia of Wayland, Kaleigh (Eric) Briceland of OR, Michael (Renee) Folts of Wayland and Molly Oas (Cole Rowland) of Wayland; her great-grandchildren, Oliver, Emersyn, Jacob, Joshua, Olivia, Myles, Chase, Ella, Brayden, Ryder, Addison, Kainen and Greyson; her sister, Jean Vlangas of NH; her brother-in-law, Harvey (Charlotte) Colegrove of Rochester; along with a multitude of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A celebration of life is being planned and will be announced when finalized. Contributions in memory of Frances M. Colegrove may be made to the Vincent House, 310 Second Ave., Wayland, NY 14572 or to the Springwater United Methodist Church, 8001 South Main St., Springwater, NY 14560.

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Patricia Ann Sahrle

February 18, 2024

Sparta- Patricia Ann Sahrle age 86, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dansville, a daughter of the late John and Ella (Jones) Schleyer. She was also predeceased by her brothers, William “Bill” Schleyer and Robert “Bob” Schleyer. On October 17, 1959 she was married to David “Bucky” Sahrle who survives.

Pat spent her career working for the Dansville School District, retiring as head secretary. She was a founding member of the All-Sports Booster Club, and President of the Cinderella Softball league. She loved the beach and spending time at the lake with her family. Her home was her castle, kept in meticulous shape. She loved the holidays and spent several days decorating. Pat spent her summer days in the garden with her husband, Bucky.

Pat was a very special “GG” to her two great-grandchildren, Amelia and Myles Muchler-Pappas, with a third great-grandchild on the way. Surviving in addition to her husband, “Bucky”: a son, Michael (Lisa) Sahrle; a daughter, Robin (Terry) Muchler; grandchildren, Nicholas (Rebecca) Sahrle, Jacob Sahrle, Ashton Muchler, Terrance Muchler, Min (Zac) Harnish, Faith Muchler; sisters-in-law, Karen Schleyer, Rosemary (Frank) Alexander, Caroline Witherell, Doris Lomler.

In lieu of funeral services, and to honor Pat’s character, we ask that all who wish to participate make a donation to Livingston County Hospice, 2 Murray Hill Drive, Mt. Morris, NY 14510.

Online memories may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com.

Mary Margaret Mitchell

February 14, 2024

Mary Margaret Mitchell, age 82 of Dansville, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Mary was born on May 30, 1941 in Dansville to the late Benjamin & Margaret (Schumaker) Rathburn. Prior to retirement, Mary worked in the kitchen at Craig in Sonyea and Dogwood in Dansville.

In her free time, Mary enjoyed watching hummingbirds and cooking. She also loved her $2 “Cashword Doubler” lotto tickets and watching Judge Judy on TV. Most of all, Mary enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Mitchell; grandson, Christopher (Sierra) Mitchell; her brother, Benjamin (Sally) Rathburn; her aunt, Victoria Levee; and her extended family to whom was affectionately known as “MawMaw;” Warren “Tiny” (Ruth) Draper, Duane “Butch” (Carolyn) Williams, Mike (Beth) Draper, Betty Wheeler; many nieces, nephews, & cousins as well as several in-laws and “adopted” children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by her loving husband, Ronald Mitchell; her son, Jody Mitchell; and her siblings: Chester, Frederick, & Peggy Rathburn.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Chamberlin-Baird Funeral Home in Dansville. To leave an online condolence, please visit BairdFuneralHomes.com

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog Trey is a 3-year-old mixed breed, mostly Lab, who pulls at his leash every time we go out for a walk. I don’t want to use a choke collar, because it seems painful and counterproductive to punish him every time he tries to pull ahead. How can I get Trey to walk next to me and not tug all the time? -- Bill in New Orleans

DEAR BILL: Dogs love being outside and exploring. at’s a big reason why Trey is tugging at his leash -- he wants to run and explore everything in the world. But that’s not possible in the city. And for the sake of your leash-holding arm, getting Trey to relax is a big deal.

You’re probably saying, “Oh, this is where Sam tells us to reinforce basic obedience training.” And you’re right. It’s important for Trey to follow your commands, especially if he pulls the leash out of your hand. But that’s just one element to leash training a dog.

When you pull on the leash to slow Trey down, he will automatically pull in the opposite direction. is is a reflex action.

e more you pull, the more they dig in.

So instead, try a misdirection-reward strategy. Give the command “heel” and have Trey walk calmly beside you, with the leash slack. Whenever he gets ahead of you (before the tug of war starts), stop and change direction. He’ll turn to go in the direction you’re heading, and when he does, give him lots of praise and maybe (at first) a little treat. Do this every time he tries to move ahead of you.

If Trey tends to pull really hard, change from a collar and leash to a chest harness. is prevents injury and can make it easier to control him.

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